History and Development
The art of binding began to develop with the emergence of written documents. Since the Middle Ages, various binding techniques have been used to protect manuscript books and make them more durable. In this process, the manuscript hammer and tools have played an important role and have become one of the basic tools used in book binding and restoration processes.
Mücellit Hammer and Team,
The Mujellit Hammer and Set are special tools used in book binding and restoration processes. Bookbinding is an ancient and detailed art of binding, restoring and preserving books. This craft has developed over the centuries and has produced a wide variety of tools, materials and techniques. The binders' hammer and tools are indispensable elements of this art.
Design and Features
Cellulite hammers and tools are specially designed for operations requiring precision workmanship. These tools usually include:
- Mujellit Hammer: Usually small, lightweight and well-balanced. Used for smoothing and compacting binding material.
- Folding Bones: Tools used for folding paper, usually made of bone, ivory or plastic.
- Cutting Tools: Sharp knives and scissors are essential for cutting and shaping paper and binding material.
- Glue Brushes: Special brushes used for gluing the binding material to the book.
Areas of Use
The following areas are the most common uses for cellulators’ hammers and tools:
- Book binding: For the binding of new books, for pressing the pages together and securing the binding material to the book.
- Restoration: For the repair of old or damaged books, such as straightening pages and renewing binding material.
- Conservation: For the preservation of rare and valuable books, the mücellit hammer and tools are important in the application of special protective coatings.
